Sunday, November 26, 2023

Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio)

FM #1104 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1104 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with local author JM Celi. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. 


Our conversation lets you find out more about Jamie and his first independently published work “The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction.” 


We find out about Kindle Vella, a Kindle product that delivers serialized written works. We talk about Jamie’s writing process from draft through multiple reviews and edits to publication.


We find out that “Conviction” is the first part of a planned trilogy. 


The recording runs about 26 minutes so let’s listen to my author JM Celi.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1104-author-jm-celi-11-21-23


The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction
The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction
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JM Celi’s author web site -> https://www.jmceli.com/


The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction” can be found in most bookstores, including Escape Into Fiction in downtown Franklin. 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio)
Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio)

Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee - Agenda for Nov 28 at 7 PM

Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee
Agenda & Meeting Packet
November 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
3rd floor, Training Room
355 East Central Street

Agenda:
1. Town Administrator Updates
  • a. Expression of Interest
  • b. Appraisal
  • c. Kaestle Boos Study
2. Continued discussion of potential future uses and Open Houses

 


The Artsy Box creation by Molly Dee brightens up the corner near Davis Thayer
The Artsy Box creation by Molly Dee brightens up the corner near Davis Thayer

Franklin TV: Full-on Holiday Mode

Ready or Not – It’s Here
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 11/26/2023

Yep. It’s here. It’s all around us and expanding by the day. There were early signs in late October – commercials hinting at ‘the coming holidays’ well before Halloween. Get ready to get ready.

We are watching Black Friday transform from a Big Bargain Day after Turkey Day to a full-on Sensational Season of Stupendously Spectacular Sale Savings. – Srsly? It’s the mercantile engine that launches our holiday season with serious spending.

There’s more than one origin story for Black Friday. The mythology: Black Friday is about retail sales. After an entire year of operating at a loss (in the red) stores would supposedly earn a profit (go into the black) on the day after Thanksgiving with holiday shoppers spending heavily for Christmas gifts and decor.

Yes, but no.

In 1950s Philadelphia, police coined the term to describe chaos on the day after Thanksgiving, when hordes of suburban shoppers and tourists flooded into the city for the Army-Navy football game on Saturday. Not only were police not able to take the day off, but they had to work long shifts coping with heavy crowds and traffic. Shoplifting also spiked amidst large crowds of shoppers. Hence, Black Friday.

In the eighties, retailers promoted the myth and opened their stores early – at 6 AM, then 5 AM, then 12 midnight, then …

This year the Black Friday Savings juggernaut began online – in early November. Too much, too soon? I haven’t finished my Halloween candy yet.

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching.


Franklin TV: Full-on Holiday Mode
Franklin TV: Full-on Holiday Mode

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Franklin Garden Club to Sell Decorated Holiday Wreaths and Arrangements

The Franklin Garden Club will sell decorated holiday wreaths and cemetery arrangements on Saturday, December 2,  from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at Daddario’s Hardware Store, 528 West Central Street, Franklin, MA.  

In addition, holiday fresh floral arrangements will be sold on Instagram and Facebook beginning December 16. The Franklin Garden Club Instagram handle is @franklingardenclubma. The sales will benefit several different club activities. 

Payment for all purchases can be made with cash, check, credit card or Venmo.

The real wreaths will be decorated in a variety of colors and styles and will include eye-catching bows and other ornamentation. Many will include a variety of greens, as will the cemetery boxes.  All items will be reasonably priced:  wreaths - $30; cemetery planters and swags- $20. The floral arrangements, created with fresh flowers and greens, will feature either holiday or winter themes and will be priced from $15 - $40.

Club Co-Presidents Pat Donnelly and Mary Anne Dean stated, 
“We are very excited to offer area residents the opportunity to purchase beautiful holiday wreaths and arrangements created by members of the Franklin Garden Club.  This will help those who may not have the time to decorate their own wreaths or make arrangements, while also assisting the Club. "
All proceeds will benefit Garden Club activities, including the Club scholarship, pine tree seedling program for elementary school students, some of the Franklin Common and library plantings, and education programs open to the public. 

The Franklin Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.

Franklin Garden Club to Sell Decorated Holiday Wreaths and Arrangements
Franklin Garden Club to Sell Decorated Holiday Wreaths and Arrangements

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023

Franklin School Committee 
November 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers



Call to Order Mr. Callaghan
Pledge of Allegiance 
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
C. Payroll Mr. McNeill
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. Parmenter Elementary School Highlights Presentation
B. FHS National Art Honor Society Trip Proposal
C. District Assessment Presentation
III. Discussion/Action Items
A.   FHS National Art Honor Society Trip Proposal
I recommend approval of the request of Diane Plouffe and Amy Edson to take Art students to the MassMoca (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and the Clark Museum in North Adams, MA from March 15-16, 2024 as presented.
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. none

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the November 14, 2023 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2609.86 from O’Connor Studios for in house enrichment at Keller Elementary as detailed.
C. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $356.67 from Ohiopyle Prints for Supplemental Supplies for FHS as detailed.
VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment


Meeting Packet folder -> 

School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023
School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023

This Chalkboard Chat recaps the School Committee reorganization, Tri-County debt exclusion, & FHS presentation (audio)

FM #1103 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1103 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee member Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Monday, November 20, 2023. 


Our primary topic was a recap of the School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023.  We covered 

  • The election, the School Committee reorganization

  • The Tri-County debt exclusion avoids problems with the Franklin budget

  • The FHS update on what’s happening across their academic, club & sports activities


The recording runs about 25 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1103-chalkboard-chat-06-dave-callaghan-11-20-23



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Contact info for Dave Callaghan  callaghand@franklinps.net 


School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 


School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 


Agenda doc  ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_11-14-23.pdf    


Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-14-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 


Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc8T3jv8fGc 


My notes captured during the meeting via Twitter can be found in one easy to ready PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M0cTWjQ0zg0L-SwDeswUGh-X5k2eUAcO/view?usp=drive_link 


The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


This Chalkboard Chat recaps the School Committee reorganization, Tri-County debt exclusion, & FHS presentation (audio)
This Chalkboard Chat recaps the School Committee reorganization, Tri-County debt exclusion, & FHS presentation (audio)

Another DePaolo family member continues Project PJ

"Hello everyone!  
My name is Ryan DePaolo and my family and I are continuing Project PJ this year! We have been running this organization since 2014 and are so excited to be doing it again!  
Project PJ is a community service project that aims to raise awareness for children placed in foster care through the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.  
We are asking people to donate NEW pajamas for children of all ages, infant to age 18. If you have any questions you can email us at project.pj.ma@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram @projectpj.ma for updates and information about the project!  
You can drop in person donations off to my house at 48 High Ridge Circle, we have a donation bin on our side steps, and I have attached a QR code with links to online registries at Amazon and Target if that is easier.  
Thank you all for your consideration and constant support of this project!  
Happy holidays!"
Another DePaolo family member continues Project PJ
Another DePaolo family member continues Project PJ

THE BLACK BOX schedule for December

Saturday, December 2: 
Viva Las Elvis: A Vegas Christmas
Tribute Concert
Viva Las Elvis: A Vegas Christmas
Viva Las Elvis: A Vegas Christmas

Saturday, December 9: 
The Rescignos: Franklincense
Take a walk in a twin-ter wonderland! For over a decade the Rescigno brothers have performed a brand new holiday comedy show in NYC, and this year they are bringing another new holiday show to Franklin!
The Rescignos: Franklincense
The Rescignos: Franklincense

Get your tickets online at -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/

Friday, November 24, 2023

Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023

The Downtown Partnership Holiday Stroll also occurs during the open hours for the businesses participating Friday, Saturday & Sunday.


Friday, November 24

9:00am Fill the Cruiser at BJs

9:00am Fill the Cruiser at Marshall’s  

6:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (La Cantina Winery)


Saturday, November 25

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Mrs. Claus visits & reads (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Post Thanksgiving Rail Trail Walk (Grove St entrance)

12:30pm Fill the Cruiser at the Raillery Pub

4:00pm Piano Steve (live music) (La Cantina Winery)


Sunday, November 26

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

4:00pm Santa Arrives at the Town Common 


Tuesday, November 28

2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)


Wednesday, November 29

1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) (recording session at FranklinTV Studio)


Thursday, November 30

6:00pm Charlie Rock (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm New Thespian Showcase (ticketed event) Dean College)


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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 


Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023